Latest Isle of Wight News from Island Echo

BREAKING: The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has touched down on the golf course at Binstead this lunchtime (Saturday).

Large crowds gathered on Birmingham Road on 30th May 1901 - 125 years ago today - as Cowes celebrated the arrival of an impressive new Methodist church.

BREAKING: Police have closed the main road as a tree has fallen across the carriageway.

Robin Hill Adventure Park has announced a special offer for Isle of Wight residents to celebrate the upcoming birthday of His Majesty King Charles III.

BREAKING: Adverse weather conditions affecting the Isle of Wight are causing cross-Solent travel disruption today (Saturday).

A new Healthwatch Isle of Wight survey has revealed that long waits for GP appointments and NHS dental access are among the biggest frustrations facing Islanders. 

When the last of the summer crowds disappear onto the Wightlink or Red Funnel ferries in late September, the Isle of Wight undergoes a bit of a transformation. The frantic energy of the festivals and the bucket-and-spade holidaymakers fades away, ...

There is still time to reserve your free tickets for next Friday’s State of the Island Debate 2026 – Travel and Tourism Special...

Legendary jazz-funk band Level 42 are set to make an emotional return to their roots this June when they perform at the 2026 Sky Presents Isle of Wight Festival.

A unique and much-loved Isle of Wight museum dedicated to the famous saucy seaside postcards of Donald McGill is searching for a new location to secure its future.